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Tristan was the first to recover from the silence.A slow, mocking laugh escaped him as he leaned back in his chair, studying Ava as though he was seeing her for the first time. "There it is then," he murmured. "I was wondering how long it'd take your brain to catch up."Ava's wet gaze remained fixed on him. Her lips parted, but no words came.His smile widened. ."I'll admit something." His voice carried no remorse whatsoever. "Yes, I did it. Every single bit of it."His confession echoed inside her head but he continued before she could react."I moved the money. I manipulated the accounts. I opened that Swiss account in your name. I made sure every trail pointed back to you."Ava's breathing hitched."And if you'd stayed clueless a little longer?" He shrugged casually. "I would've done a lot worse."“How could you…” Ava gasped. She stared at him, searching desperately for some trace of the man she'd fallen in love with.There was nothing.Only a stranger— a predator who had enjoy

Ava felt the warmth from his body as his arms wrapped so tightly around her that she could barely breathe.His heartbeat thundered against her ear.She hadn't realized she was crying until she felt his shirt grow damp beneath her cheek.Neither of them spoke for a long time. Words seemed too small for everything that had happened. Too fragile for the weight they carried.So they simply held each other.Every once in a while, Ava felt Xander's shoulders tremble.He was crying too.The realization shattered what little composure she had left."I'm sorry..." she whispered, shaking her head as she trembled in his arms. His embrace only tightened."I'm so... so sorry."He buried his face in her hair, taking in the familiar scent he'd spent weeks trying to forget.He had convinced himself that leaving her was the only way to survive. He had repeated it so many times that he almost believed it.But the moment he stepped into this house… The moment he saw her now frail body on the floor, the

"Let me go!" Tristan's furious voice echoed through the executive floor as two security guards gripped him by the arms, dragging him toward the elevators."This is illegal!""You idiots have no idea what you've just done!"He twisted violently, trying to free himself."You'll regret this!"Employees stepped out of their offices with their phones, whispering amongst themselves as the once-respected executive was hauled through the corridors like a common criminal.Tristan caught sight of them and laughed bitterly."Go on!""Record it. I’m the villain you think I am!” He spat on the polished floor."Pathetic."The elevator doors slid open.The guards shoved him inside without another word.The lobby was even worse. Security escorted him through the revolving doors as camera flashes erupted outside.Reporters had arrived astonishingly fast. Questions flew from every direction."Mr. Cross, did you embezzle company funds?""Did you frame Mrs. Moore?""Are the Swiss account allegations tr

The cafe used to be their place…A sanctuary after exhausting board meetings, disastrous dates, or long workweeks. They had shared many laughs and silences here. Today, it didn’t feel the same. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee didn’t soothe her feelings like it usually did. Ava dressed in a tailored cream blazer over a silk blouse, her dark trousers perfectly pressed, stepped into the cafe. Every inch of her reflected the composed CEO she once was.Harper was already seated by the window.For a brief moment, Ava barely recognized her. The vibrant woman who had once lit up every room now looked worn down by sleepless nights and regret. Dark circles shadowed her eyes. Her usually flawless hair was hastily tied back, loose strands framing a pale face.A silk scarf was wrapped tightly around her neck. It did little to conceal the angry red bruises peeking beneath the fabric.Ava's first instinct was to ask if she was alright.The question rose to her lips… then died almost immediatel

The late afternoon sun painted the sky in shades of gold and orange, as gentle waves rolled onto the white sand. Rows of ivory chairs faced a simple wooden arch draped in flowing white fabric and fresh white roses. Their closest family and friends filled the seats, smiles mixing with quiet tears as they waited.This wasn't just another wedding— It was something far more meaningful.It was a promise… made by two people who had discovered that love wasn't measured by perfect days, but by the decision to stay when life became unbearably difficult.Xander stood beneath the arch, adjusting his cufflinks for what had to be the hundredth time.His brother chuckled."Nervous?"Xander smiled."I've married her once,” he looked toward the path lined with white petals, “but this somehow feels bigger."Xander lifted his head as “I Get To Love You by Ruelle” drifted across the beach. Every head turned to find Ava in her elegant, timeless, yet whimsical gown. The breeze played gently with her ve